Intelligent Radiotherapy Treatment System with Real-Time Adaptive Beam Shaping
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
This inventive concept discloses a next-generation radiotherapy treatment system that leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and real-time feedback to optimize beam shaping and dose delivery, ensuring personalized and effective cancer treatment.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a radiotherapy system with dynamic field shaping capabilities. However, this system relied on pre-defined beam trajectories and did not account for real-time changes in patient anatomy or radiation sensitivity. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating AI-driven beam shaping and real-time adaptation, enabling more accurate and effective treatment.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The intelligent radiotherapy treatment system comprises a neural network-based beam shaping module that predicts and adaptively adjusts the electron beam distribution in real-time. This module is integrated with a machine learning-based patient profiling module that predicts individualized radiation sensitivity and tolerance. The system also includes a real-time adaptive beam control system that adjusts radiation intensity and beam shape accordingly. Additionally, the system features a swarm intelligence-based beam optimization module that dynamically adjusts beam parameters in response to real-time feedback from patient sensors and dosimetry systems.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the use of AI and machine learning in radiotherapy treatment planning and beam shaping, enabling real-time adaptation and personalization. This represents a significant departure from the original patent, which relied on pre-defined beam trajectories and did not incorporate AI-driven optimization.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of different AI algorithms, such as genetic algorithms or probabilistic uncertainty quantification frameworks. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other medical applications, such as proton therapy or brachytherapy.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The intelligent radiotherapy treatment system has significant commercial potential in the oncology market, where there is a growing need for more effective and personalized cancer treatments. The system could be marketed to hospitals and cancer treatment centers, and could also be used in research settings to develop new cancer treatments.
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,805 |
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| Title | Increased beam output and dynamic field shaping for radiotherapy system |
| Assignee(s) | VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. |